Salewa moved on to sleeping bags.

Salewa started out as a footwear company that assisted hikers, backpackers, and alpinists cover miles and miles of technical terrain, but there's only so far you can go before the sun dips down and you're left in the middle of the wilderness. Salewa expanded its mountain-friendly market to sleeping bags so you can sleep wherever you end up, wake up, and continue pressing forward.

As innovative as Salewa's shoes, the Fusion Hybrid 17F Sleeping Bag maintains warmth in freezing temperatures while barely exceeding two pounds. It also boasts a phenomenal packing size that's about an inch over a foot. Despite all this ultralight, ultra-compact mumbo jumbo, the Fusion Hybrid astounds backpackers with its water-resistant shell, zippered footbox for ventilation, and the unique insulation that's at both light and protective.